Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Award winning letterer Richard Starkings,creator and writer ofthe Image comic Elephantmen! (http://www.hipflask.com/ ) Richard will be doing a signing at Cosmic Monkey on Thursday July 8th from 11-7pm. He will also be handing out a Free Comics to any one who wants one.

Monday, June 28, 2010

The boys built Dr Who Legos to play with. The each buit their own tardis. Gannon's Matt Smith Dr Who is the best with hair in his eyes and everything. We have Kellan made the 8th Dr. After they were built there was an attack. The alien old people from the current season.

The reception is on Thursday, July 8, 6:00 pm. It will some of the best and boldest comic art. Including work by Kate Beaton, Phil and Kaja Foglio, Dorothy Gambrell, Shaenon K. Garrity, Jenn Manley Lee, Dylan Meconis, Erika Moen, Chris Onstad, Spike aka Charlene Trotman and Dirk Tiede. It sounds fantastic.

Hollywood Things From Another WorldCelebrate the release of X-Men #1 at our X-Men Day Party July 8! The first 50 customers per store to purchase $25 or more will get a FREE limited-edition X-Men #1 gatefold print by Paco Medina!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

I just ran into the The secret history omnibus by Pécau, Jean-Pierre.. I had to read it I am big fan of secret history stories.

This is the synopsis from the publisher.

Four immortal brothers and sisters are entrusted with ivory cards in the dawn of prehistory by a dying shaman, and told never to use the cards together. Four immortal brothers and sisters, four archons, leaping through time, consumed in an epic struggle to influence and shape the history of Western civilization. From Moses' challenge to the Pharaoh to the origin of the Grail myth; from the Pope's extermination of the Cathars to Nostradamus' travels in Italy; from the Spanish Armada and the Great Fire of London to Napoleon's conquest of Egypt; and finally to the Angel of Mons appearing over the trenches of World War I. A secret occult history of the world told in seven chapters. Collects the first SECRET HISTORY series in preparation for the second, coming in 2010

The Rune stones were the Chalice, the Lance, the Sword, and the Shield. The characters battle through time to get all the rune stones. There is plenty of backstabbing and double crosses as history unfolds. My favorite might be the fire of London.

This was a great signing. I took Kellan and Gannon they had a great time. Gannon brought his sketchbook to show Micheal Avon Oeming. Gannon and Kellan had a great time.

TFAW did a fantastic job putting this thing together. This is the first time I was in the Hollywood store. I really liked the layout. And kellan found 1000 things to put on his x-mas list. I think he liked the DCU Origins joker two pack the best.

We had a great time. We then went to Jazzkat which had live music and a party. The food was fantastic.

I almost never read Manga. I read the description, it sounds fantastic. I try it out. I cannot connect with and give up. This happens every 6 months or so.

And then there is the Manga I think sounds great, like Lone Wolf and Cub. But there at 33 volumes to read. Yikes...I give up.

But I started my Manga Trial again with Pluto by Osamu Tezuka. This was fantastic. Without any spoilers. There was a robot murdered. And there were several stories about the investigation. All of the stories were really interesting and engaging. Check it out.

IDW Publishing announced the launch of Jurassic Park: Redemption. Normally I would have been so-so on this type of title. But after listening to the interview with Bob Schreck. I really want to check it out.

Bob Shreck's earliest jobs in comics was art director at Comico. For much of the 1990s Schreck was an editor at Dark Horse Comics, and went on to found Oni Press in 1997. Then he went over to work as an editor at DC Comics, where he worked on the Batman comics and the All Star titles.

Gannon and Kellan just got back from their class at cosmic monkey. They fell asleep in the car. The first session was Intro Comics. They looked at a bunch of different comics. Learned about the components that make up a comic. Both of them came home with their own comic. They had a great time and are really excited about the next lesson.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

With the R.Crumb exhibit there are ton of really cool comic events going on at the Museum. Demostrations, Sundays there are artists at the museum informally discussing there inspirations, and other events you should checkout.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Cosmic Monkey has announced that they will be hosting comic workshops for kids every Sunday at their store! Comics are made fun and simple in this series of 8 summer workshops from Katy Ellis O'Brien and Christina "Blue" Crow. Continuing students will have their work published in a collection and receive a copy to take home. Only $10/session or preregister for all 8 workshops for $70! Please call 503-453-5839 or email comicworkshops@gmail.com

Alex Robinson is a comic book writer and artist. He is best known for his work on Box Office Poison, Tricked, Too Cool To Be Forgotten, Lower Regions and A Kidnapped Santa Claus. The majority of his works are by local publisher Top Shelf Productions.

He currently lives in New York City with his wife Kristen and their pets, Krimpet and Wrigley.

He will be signing copies of his books at Cosmic Monkey Comics June 26th from 12-2pm.

I was bouncing around these internets and I came across a comic bookstore I didn't know about.

Gnu-To-You Books-N-Things is a small family owned used bookstore in the Cultural District of Downtown Portland, Oregon. We sell thousands of books of all genres, as well as comic books, magazines, and a small selection of unique jewelry items.

Nicole Georges

Saturday, July 17

2:00 P - 4:00 P

Prominent Portland-based comic artist Nicole Georges will demonstrate her art in the Schnitzer Sculpture Court and will talk with visitors about the art of comics, graphic novels, and zines. Free for members or with Museum admission.

Graphic Novels and You

Saturday, August 7

12:00 P - 3:00 P

Delve into the wide world of graphic novels in this interactive, hands-on workshop. Start the experience with a private docent-guided introduction to the R. Crumb exhibition. Then join comic artist Nicole J. Georges, author and illustrator of Invincible Summer, for a discussion of the latest nonfiction graphic novels and the process of creating a graphic novel. Sketch out your own ideas and receive feedback and advice.$28 members, $35 non-members. Online registration is required. Limit of 12 participants per workshop. For adults and teens age 15 and up.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

This was a fantastic show, tragically cut short. It should have gone for three season and only it was only on for two. The premise was a virus killed 90 percent of the world's population. This is the story is about the the survivors and their trials and tribulations.

I finally found the Survivors book which was written in the 70's by Terry Nation. It was not to be found anywhere. We ordered in from Powell's international Warehouse, who knew. Hopefully we can get some closure to the series.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

I have become slightly obsessed with finding Abslom Daak - Dalek Killer Book. Here is the senerio convicted of 23 crimes his choice was being vaporized or being a Dalek Killer in the Dalek Wars. This was originally collected in the Doctor Who Weekly Magazines. By Steve Moore and Steve Dillon. Oh yeah he has a chainsaw sword.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The exclusive comic art collection of Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson." This exciting one-of-a kind comic book art show is collaboration with Dark Horse Studios, MilwaukieArtsAcademy and the City of Milwaukie. The event will feature original comic art boards and memorabilia from some of the most well known comic book artists in the world!

There is a joint signing at TFAW by comic book creators Taki Soma and Michael Oeming at their Hollywood store at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97214 Saturday, June 26 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

In addition to signing their works, Oeming will be offering sketches for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Hero Initiative, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators, writers and artists in need.

2:00 P - 4:00 P

Prominent Portland-based graphic novelist Craig Thompson will demonstrate his art in the Schnitzer Sculpture Court and will talk with visitors about the art of comics, graphic novels, and zines. A graphic novelist best known for his 2003 work Blankets, Thompson has received numerous awards for his work. Since 2004, Thompson has been working on Habibi, a new graphic novel to be published by Pantheon Books. The book is influenced by Arabic calligraphy and Islamic mythology.Free for members or with Museum admission.

This program is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

Monday, June 14, 2010

This should be pretty good it is based on the comiXology reader technology. Which Marvel is using as well. Boom has a lot of great Comics But for kids like Muppets, Wall-E, Incredibles and Uncle Scrooge. And also stuff for adults like 28 Days Later and Incorruptible.

Updated: I said the Fraggle comic from Boom, it is from Archaia. It is awesome as well. Why cannot Muppets and Fraggles live together....?

Sunday, June 13, 2010

My wife loves to read. But not Trades or Comics. Except for Zombies. She is caught up on her Walking Dead and 28 Days Later.

I will be assigning her various Graphic Novels. And we will get her feed back and post it here. Current assignment Fables Vol1 and Vol2. We'll see how it goes. This one of the classics for getting people into comics. I already told her it does get really good until "March of the wooden soldiers". And then it get really good. Hopefully she connects with these classic characters. Big Bad wolf, snow white and other assorted fables. She loves books so she should love fables. I am hoping to get her to Jack of Fables and the American Fables.